Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Painkiller, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth.
1 Seasons
6 Episodes
Ended
DramaCrime
Best Episodes
S1E5 - Hot! Hot! Hot!
★ 7.7
S1E3 - Blizzard of the Century
★ 7.5
S1E4 - Is Believed
★ 7.5
Worst Episodes
S1E1 - The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
★ 7.2
Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
★ 7.5/10
(567 votes)
#2
Blizzard of the Century
S1:E3
Glen is forced to detox when his addiction lands him in the ER. Edie struggles to convince her new boss, the US Attorney, to build a case against Purdue.
★ 7.5/10
(557 votes)
#3
Is Believed
S1:E4
Edie works to expose Purdue. Shannon enjoys the perks of her job but faces a moral dilemma. Pushed to the brink, Glen starts losing control at work.
★ 7.4/10
(615 votes)
#4
Jesus Gave Me Water
S1:E2
A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.
★ 7.3/10
(555 votes)
#5
What's in a Name?
S1:E6
Glen starts sobriety. Shannon reevaluates her role. Using new evidence, Edie and the team take Purdue to court as the case comes to a stunning end.
★ 7.2/10
(741 votes)
#6
The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
S1:E1
Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.
★ 7.2/10
(741 votes)
#1
The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
S1:E1
Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.
★ 7.3/10
(555 votes)
#2
What's in a Name?
S1:E6
Glen starts sobriety. Shannon reevaluates her role. Using new evidence, Edie and the team take Purdue to court as the case comes to a stunning end.
★ 7.4/10
(615 votes)
#3
Jesus Gave Me Water
S1:E2
A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.
★ 7.5/10
(567 votes)
#4
Blizzard of the Century
S1:E3
Glen is forced to detox when his addiction lands him in the ER. Edie struggles to convince her new boss, the US Attorney, to build a case against Purdue.
★ 7.5/10
(557 votes)
#5
Is Believed
S1:E4
Edie works to expose Purdue. Shannon enjoys the perks of her job but faces a moral dilemma. Pushed to the brink, Glen starts losing control at work.
★ 7.7/10
(558 votes)
#6
Hot! Hot! Hot!
S1:E5
Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
★ 7.2/10
(741 votes)
The One to Start With, the One to Stay With
S1:E1
Seizing an opportunity, Richard bets on an opiate that relieves pain. College graduate Shannon takes a job at Purdue. Glen suffers a workplace injury.
★ 7.4/10
(615 votes)
Jesus Gave Me Water
S1:E2
A patient using OxyContin attends a Purdue conference. Edie witnesses the drug's adverse effects. Richard faces roadblocks in his pursuit of profit.
★ 7.5/10
(567 votes)
Blizzard of the Century
S1:E3
Glen is forced to detox when his addiction lands him in the ER. Edie struggles to convince her new boss, the US Attorney, to build a case against Purdue.
★ 7.5/10
(557 votes)
Is Believed
S1:E4
Edie works to expose Purdue. Shannon enjoys the perks of her job but faces a moral dilemma. Pushed to the brink, Glen starts losing control at work.
★ 7.7/10
(558 votes)
Hot! Hot! Hot!
S1:E5
Glen hits rock bottom, Shannon attends a raucous work afterparty, and Edie uncovers damning evidence in her case against a pharmaceutical giant.
★ 7.3/10
(555 votes)
What's in a Name?
S1:E6
Glen starts sobriety. Shannon reevaluates her role. Using new evidence, Edie and the team take Purdue to court as the case comes to a stunning end.